I like to combine 100% cotton yarn with linen or cotton fabric to create unique texture to create my original handmade zakka. I used Lily Sugar'n Cream yarns (yarn weight: medium 4) for the entire crochet projects introduced in the book, including this Crochet Doily and Linen Pouch.

According to her, after crocheting the doily following my book instructions, hers turned out much bigger than the finished size specified on the book, while using the suggested yarn and a crochet hook size. (The suggested yarn weight and crochet hook: 4 Medium weight yarn and size 5.0 mm 8/H hook).

If you crochet or knit, you know that everyone crochets/knits with different tensions. That's why it's important to check your gauge by stitching a sample swatch (usually a 4" x 4" square of crocheted rows) before you begin crocheting the project.

For this doily pouch, here's the suggestion. Instead of stitching a sample swatch of rows and rows of stitches, measure the doily size after stitching the first row (first round) to check your tension.

こちらの「かぎ針編みのドイリー＆リネンのポーチ」のドイリー部分を編む機会がありましたら、下記の簡単ゲージ計算を参考になさってください。

Use medium weight (4) yarn (I used Lily's Sugar'n Cream yarn) and a crochet hook size 5.0 mm or US H/8 to crochet the doily, based on the stitch instruction from the book. After the first row (first round), check the doily size as follows:

As an end result, the finished doily (after 4 rows) should measure approximately 4.25" (10.8 cm) in diameter. Of course, the doily size can go slightly off, but as long as it's near this size, you will be able to create your doily pouch in a breeze!